Alumni Stories
September 2, 2026
Syracuse Law Installs New Judicial Wall of Honor
Syracuse Law's new Judicial Wall of Honor celebrates 400+ alumni judges across 130+ years of history, unveiled during a campus event with sitting judges from the bench.
Written by: Syracuse Law Communications
July 24, 2026
JDi Grad Achieves Top Score on Maine Bar Exam
Melissa Palzewicz L'25 earned the highest combined score on the February 2026 Maine bar exam after completing Syracuse Law's JDinteractive program.
Written by: Syracuse Law Communications
May 6, 2026
William Brodsky L’68 Receives Syracuse Law Honors for More Than 50 Years of Commitment and Securing Presidential Portrait for Law Library
William Brodsky L'68 receives a 2026 Syracuse Law Honors award for 50+ years of service, including securing President Biden's official portrait.
Written by: Caroline Reff
May 6, 2026
Corporate Sustainability Thought Leader Prashanth Jayachandran G’98, L’98 Selected for 2026 Law Honors Award
Corporate sustainability leader and JDinteractive lecturer Prashanth (PJ) Jayachandran G'98, L'98 is honored for helping Syracuse Law pioneer sustainability education.
Written by: Caroline Reff
May 6, 2026
Trailblazing Judge and Law Honors Award Recipient Credits Syracuse Law for Taking a Chance on Her
Syracuse Law dedicated the Eleanor Theodore Lecture Hall to honor the trailblazing 1952 alumna's 37-year legal career and estate gift to the school.
Written by: Caroline Reff
May 5, 2026
Colleen Gibbons L’17 Receives Inaugural Emerging Leadership Award for Outstanding Engagement with Syracuse Law
Colleen Gibbons L'17 is honored with Syracuse Law's inaugural Emerging Leader of the Year Award for her ongoing mentorship and volunteer engagement with the College.
Written by: Caroline Reff
April 29, 2026
Syracuse Law JDinteractive Program Expands Access to Legal Representation in Rural Communities
See how Syracuse Law's JDi program helped four graduates earn law degrees while remaining in their rural and remote communities.
Written by: Caroline Reff
April 27, 2026
Alumni Combine Law With AI, Technology in Fascinating Careers: Melissa Vierling L’07
Melissa Vierling L'07 draws on engineering and legal training as an AI governance attorney, advising on technology adoption and responsible AI use at Primerica.
Written by: Caroline Reff
April 27, 2026
Alumni Combine Law With AI, Technology in Fascinating Careers: Pete Su L’94
Pete Su L'94 draws on an engineering background and Syracuse Law training to serve as general counsel for Moley Robotics, building an industry-leading AI robotics patent portfolio.
Written by: Caroline Reff
April 27, 2026
Alumni Combine Law With AI, Technology in Fascinating Careers: Jeffrey Saviano L'92
Syracuse University College of Law alumni are putting their legal training to work at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across various industries...
Written by: Caroline Reff
March 3, 2026
Retiring From the Bench, the Hon. Thérèse Wiley Dancks L’91 Leaves Legacy of Paying it Forward to Students at Syracuse Law
Retired U.S. Magistrate Judge Thérèse Wiley Dancks L'91 reflects on mentoring generations of Syracuse Law students through decades of externships.
Written by: Caroline Reff
January 7, 2026
Alumna Credits Syracuse Law for Empowering Her to Advocate for Disability Rights in Higher Education
Mary J. Goodwin-Oquendo L'09 credits Syracuse Law with empowering her to found a firm advocating for disability rights in education and employment.
Written by: Caroline Reff
December 11, 2025
LL.M. Class of 2024 Reunion in São Paulo, Brazil
Jerusa Ferreira L'24 recently brought together members of the Syracuse Law L.L.M. Class of 2024 for a reunion in São Paulo, Brazil.
Written by: Syracuse Law Communications
December 4, 2025
From College Athletics to Fashion’s Biggest Stages: Law Student Explores Sports & Entertainment Law Through Alumni-Founded Firm
Jill Nelsen L'27 gains hands-on NIL and IP experience in sports and fashion law through an internship with alumnus Riley Christian L'16's firm.
Written by: Caroline Reff
October 21, 2025
Alumnus Finds Success Contributing to Seismic Shift in Technology
Kevin Whittaker L'02 draws on his Syracuse Law training to serve as legal counsel for Ripcord, a Silicon Valley company using robotics and AI to transform document intelligence.
Written by: Caroline Reff
August 21, 2025
Clerkships Offer Invaluable Learning Option for New Graduates, Foster Relationships with Alumni Judges
Syracuse Law grads pursue clerkships with alumni judges nationwide, gaining research, writing, and courtroom experience that shapes their careers.
Written by: Caroline Reff
July 14, 2025
Kim Wolf Price L'03 Named Volunteer of the Year
Kim Wolf Price L'03, Chief Strategy Officer at Bond, Schoeneck & King, received Syracuse University's 2025 Volunteer of the Year Award for her sustained mentorship of Syracuse Law students and alumni.
Written by: Syracuse Law Communications
July 1, 2025
Class of ’25 College of Law Graduate to be Inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall Of Fame
Marla Runyan L'25, a legally blind Olympian and Paralympian, joins the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame after graduating Syracuse Law.
Written by: Caroline Reff
June 9, 2025
Gelb Triplets Represent Fourth Generation to Graduate from Syracuse Law
Nicole, Robert, and Matthew Gelb L'25 graduated together from Syracuse Law as the first-ever triplets in the school's history and the fourth generation of their family to earn a law degree here.
Written by: Caroline Reff
April 16, 2025
Stolen at Birth, Alum Seeks Justice for Adoptees
Jimmy L. Thyden González L'21 discovered he was stolen at birth in Chile's counterfeit adoption scandal and now uses his Syracuse Law degree to fight for justice for thousands of victims.
Written by: Syracuse Law Communications
April 3, 2025
Hon. Deborah Karalunas L’82 Selected As Recipient of 2025 Law Honors Award
Hon. Deborah Karalunas L'82, first female administrative judge of NY's 5th Judicial District, receives Syracuse Law's 2025 Law Honors award.
Written by: Caroline Reff